Garry Jack tips his son Kieran to switch from AFL to NRL

[Big Al]

This is my 3000th post. Hope I don't waste it.








Doh!!

[Jewels]

I read it and thought "Oh no" but on reflection think the interview might have gone like:

"Kieren is playing well, isn't he?"

GJ "Yep, I'm so proud of him"

"He's good enough to be a RL player isn't he?"

GJ "Well, he's certainly playing well in this code".

"But you must think how good it'd be if he switched to your code?"

GJ "Well he did play RL till he was 14"

"Do you think he has the skills to play RL".

GJ "Of course he does. He'd be a great half back."

Bingo. Article researched.

Unless you have the skills of a politician (or Roos) to keep not being led by questions you're doomed. I could be wrong but I'd guess that's what happened.

Reckon you'd be pretty close to spot on there GS.

[Go Swannies]

I read it and thought "Oh no" but on reflection think the interview might have gone like:

"Kieren is playing well, isn't he?"

GJ "Yep, I'm so proud of him"

"He's good enough to be a RL player isn't he?"

GJ "Well, he's certainly playing well in this code".

"But you must think how good it'd be if he switched to your code?"

GJ "Well he did play RL till he was 14"

"Do you think he has the skills to play RL".

GJ "Of course he does. He'd be a great half back."

Bingo. Article researched.

Unless you have the skills of a politician (or Roos) to keep not being led by questions you're doomed. I could be wrong but I'd guess that's what happened.

[DLBIA14]

He hates everyone except his beloved Cronulla Sharkies. You think his hate of the Tigers is bad- just compare to it the absolute dross he continually writes about the Dragons. I have a biased view being a Dragons fan as well, but his diatribe at times is absolutely disgraceful. So yeh, nothing to see here people if the article is written by that twat.

Hate's the roosters and dragons especially, though as a roosters supporter it's nothing new. What really pisses me off is he won't even achnowledge that Brian Smith should be coach of the year, but I digress. Safe to say that 'twat' is a numb-skull of the highest order.

Anyway, this article was very badly timed especially considering earlier in the week the daily tellucrap had an article about kizza and how much he had developed. At least it's got the swans in the news (somewhat). I don't think he'll ever leave though.

[mcs]

Oh, I didn't realize it was that serial idiot that wrote that piece. He has more agendas than a federal independent. Ironically he hates the Wests Tigers and is constantly writing garbage about them. As BBB when this bloke is involved it's definitely move along nothing to see here.

He hates everyone except his beloved Cronulla Sharkies. You think his hate of the Tigers is bad- just compare to it the absolute dross he continually writes about the Dragons. I have a biased view being a Dragons fan as well, but his diatribe at times is absolutely disgraceful. So yeh, nothing to see here people if the article is written by that twat.

[Big Al]

Garry Jack tips his son Kieran to switch from AFL to NRL

The author Phil Rothsfield is a big big league fan and known soccer hater. Unfortunately he is also the sports editor of the daily telegraph. Expect more articles like this talking up league and putting down afl as gws nears it's entry into the competition

Oh, I didn't realize it was that serial idiot that wrote that piece. He has more agendas than a federal independent. Ironically he hates the Wests Tigers and is constantly writing garbage about them. When this bloke is involved it's as BBB says, move along nothing to see here.

[Triple B]

I don't have an issue with this. He was probably asked a question whether it was possible for Kizza to play NRL and he gave an honest opinion. We have him signed for the next 3 years so it doesn't put any immediate pressure on him whatsoever.

Yep, and it's quite possible that 'leading question' was asked ages ago...it's only now a story because of Kizza's rich vein of form.

Move along now, nothing to see here..

[swansrock4eva]

It's finals and the NRL nuff nuffs are trying to get a bit of their own back. We haven't even seen Sheedy weigh in yet with some his GWS pearls of wisdom but I'm waiting.

Didn't GWS give Sheeds a "shut up" order a month or so ago?

BSA5 is spot on though - clearly asked a leading question and gave a legitimate response. Wouldn't it be great to see more of the "q&a" type interviews instead of the journos taking artistic license to turn insignificant comments into major stories?

[swans_premiers]

Why would he leave to play an inferior code?

It's like leaving to play VFL.

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The author Phil Rothsfield is a big big league fan and known soccer hater. Unfortunately he is also the sports editor of the daily telegraph. Expect more articles like this talking up league and putting down afl as gws nears it's entry into the competition

[BSA5]

I reckon he was obviously fed a leading question. Something like, "Do you think your son would be able to make a switch from AFL to League?" Garry Jack obviously replies, "Yes, I think he would be able to, and I think he'd really enjoy the challenge," and after that it's just postulation about how he'd fit in. There's absolutely nothing to suggest he'd ever make the move in the first place, just that he'd enjoy the challenge if he did, and would probably be succesful.

[Big Al]

Garry Jack tips his son Kieran to switch from AFL to NRL

I don't have an issue with this. He was probably asked a question whether it was possible for Kizza to play NRL and he gave an honest opinion. We have him signed for the next 3 years so it doesn't put any immediate pressure on him whatsoever.

[Lucky Knickers]

It's finals and the NRL nuff nuffs are trying to get a bit of their own back. We haven't even seen Sheedy weigh in yet with some his GWS pearls of wisdom but I'm waiting.
All Gary is saying is that Keiran would and could test himself against the best in the NRL. He's not saying he wants to switch codes or anything else. Just a proud Dad stating that his son is a super talent and could play both codes easily. Which, I think we would all agree, he could definitely do.
Media has then gone and got a couple of quotes from a few names.
Nothing to worry about. Lets relax and have a sherry. All is well in the red and white world.

[Primmy]

You silly silly man .....what sort of pressure do you actually want your son to be under while playing finals football, and the media dogs just ready to bite!

Someone (Larissa?) tell him to butt out and shut up.

I am rarely made truly angry by such comments, but honestly the timing and the pressure of such a waywardly stupid statement has to be seen to be believed. Jealousy? I used to be such a fan of Gary and I am so mad....and desparately disappointed in him. Self agrandisement.

[Swanner]

a bit of pre-organised media spin, boost the game up...we still got him for three years even if it is true.